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The Secret That Makes Berkshire Hathaway The “Single Best Retirement Stock Out There Today”

“It’s easier than you think to identify Warren Buffett’s top retirement stock. Don’t overthink it. It’s his own company: Berkshire Hathaway,” declares the author of today’s article, who identifies the “secret” that allows Berkshire to deliver such impressive returns – and which makes it “the single best retirement stock out there today.” For this – and more reasons why Berkshire… 

“Bogus”, “Slow-Killer Cigarettes”: The Case Against Annuities

When it comes to annuities, the author of today’s article has some very strong (negative) feelings, asserting that “Whatever you think an annuity can do for you, it can’t. Or there is likely a cheaper, better, more flexible way to do it.” What kinds of annuities does he declare are “bogus” (and why)? What kinds of annuities does he describe… 

The Ten Commandments, Retirement Edition

Are you trying to play catch up with your retirement savings? Looking to retire early? Whatever position you currently find yourself in relative to retirement, today’s article outlines ten “commandments” that may be worth following in the aim of ultimately achieving a comfortable retirement. For these ten commandments – relating to Social Security, estate plans, taxes, health care, pre-retirement lifestyle… 

The “Stunning Amount” The Average Couple Will Spend On Healthcare In Retirement – And Why It Only Gets Worse

“I hate to be the bearer of bad news but in the real world, healthcare costs in retirement years can take a ridiculously large chunk out of your retirement income,” warns the author of today’s article, who cites a new study which found that the “average 65-year-old couple retiring this year will need about $280,000 to cover healthcare in retirement”… 

A Comprehensive Guide For Turning Your Early Retirement Dream Into Reality

According to a recent report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, almost half of retirees end up leaving the workforce earlier than they had planned – and while this is often involuntary (the result of a layoff or illness), in a third of cases individuals make an early exit by choice, having achieved financial independence. Achieving early retirement is not… 

The Dallas Police & Fire Pension System: A Cautionary Tale In Alternative Investments

While alternative investments have the potential to both reduce a portfolio’s risk and boost its returns, the key word here, as today’s article emphasizes, is can: “If done poorly, alternative investments can just as easily take a wrecking ball to a portfolio and destroy years’ worth of gains.” Specifically, the author outlines the real-life example of the Dallas Police &… 

Lessons From The Internet Bubble Still Relevant Today

“Memories of the Internet bubble bursting 16 years ago this week have begun to fade. And that’s a shame, since it still has much to teach us.” Today’s article argues that, while the stock market is not as overvalued today as it was back then, “certain stocks appear to be, and they could easily incur the losses investors suffered 16… 

“Encore Career” Dos and Don’ts

“Working after retirement may be an oxymoron, but it’s a trend that continues to gain steam… While financial concerns are often the motivator, for many retirees the decision to pursue an encore career is more about passion than paycheck.” Today’s article outlines several dos and don’ts for those looking to pursue an “encore career” in retirement. Do? Focus on certain… 

Saving For Retirement Can Be A Fun Process

Fun and saving for retirement don’t sounds like they belong in the same sentence but today’s article has tips for how to keep positive when doing the mundane…like saving for retirement. Here’s what they had to say, “Research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business found that linking your savings progress to enjoyable treats—a concept dubbed “temptation bundling”—can…